Bible Commentaries
Ezekiel 38

Scofield's Reference NotesScofield's Notes

Verse 2

Gog

That the primary reference is to the northern (European) powers, headed up by Russia, all agree. The whole passage should be read in connection with Zechariah 12:1-4; Zechariah 14:1-9; Matthew 24:14-30; Revelation 14:14-20; Revelation 19:17-21; Revelation 19:17-21 "gog" is the prince, "Magog," his land. The reference to Meshech and Tubal (Moscow and Tobolsk) is a clear mark of identification. Russia and the northern powers have been the latest persecutors of dispersed Israel, and it is congruous both with divine justice and with the covenants (e.g. (See Scofield "Revelation 19:17-66.19.21- :") See Scofield "Revelation 19:17-66.19.21- :" that destruction should fall at the climax of the last mad attempt to exterminate the remnant of Israel in Jerusalem. The whole prophecy belongs to the yet future "day of Jehovah" ; Isaiah 2:10-22; Revelation 19:11-21 and to the battle of Armageddon Revelation 16:14 See Scofield "Revelation 16:14- :" but includes also the final revolt of the nations at the close of the kingdom-age. Revelation 20:7-9.

Verse 3

Gog

See note 2, (See Scofield " :-") .

Verse 6

Gomer, and all his

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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Ezekiel 38". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/ezekiel-38.html. 1917.